International Distributed Research Infrastructures7-Feb-2014This report presents findings and analyses regarding formal status, governance, establishment, funding, access and other issues. It is the result of a survey of existing infrastructures, followed by discussions among infrastructure practitioners: researchers, facility administrators, officials of ministries and funding agencies.

OECD Recommendation on the Governance of Clinical Trials25-Feb-2013The OECD has issued a Recommendation to its members on the Governance of Clinical Trials, a major initiative for facilitating medical research and improving public health. This Recommendation is the result of extensive work of the OECD Global Science Forum on the hurdles encountered by the clinical research community in setting up international clinical trials.

Global Modelling of Natural Hazard Risks: Enhancing Existing Capabilities to Address New Challenges25-Oct-2012This report analyses existing gaps in data, knowledge and practices in the field of risk assessment for large and complex disasters. It proposes a series of policy recommendations aimed at improving international co-operation in two major areas: (i) assessing and modelling the risk of large-scale domino/cascading effects caused by natural hazards interacting with technological risks; and (ii) developing international standards, methodologies and tools for use at the local level, enabling consistency and interoperability of data and models.

Report of the Working Group on Astroparticle Physics31-Mar-2011This report sets out a strategic vision of the future of the field, reflecting the perspectives of agency officials, laboratory administrators, and scientists. It incorporates considerations of cost, schedule, human resources, benefits to society, and the prospects for international co-operation.

Large Research Infrastructures04-Feb-2011This document contains both the report on Roadmapping of Large Research Infrastructures (2008) and the report on Establishing Large International Research Infrastructures: Issues and Options (2010).

Mechanisms for Promoting Mathematics in Industry23-Apr-2009This report provides practical reference regarding the options available to those (in industry, academia, or government) who wish to strengthen links between academic mathematics and industry.

Policy Issues Related to Scientific Research Collections25-Feb-2009This report presents the findings and recommendations from two workshops, held in the Netherlands and the United States in 2007 and 2008, regarding the maintenance, utilisation and international co-ordination of scientific research collections.

Roadmapping of Large Research Infrastructures24-Dec-2008This report is based on an examination of some 20 roadmaps. It focuses on the process through which they were prepared, and identifies key considerations and good practices that deserve the attention of anyone contemplating the undertaking of a new roadmapping exercise.

Encouraging Student Interest in Science and Technology Studies14-Nov-2008This report examines overall trends in higher education enrolments and the evolution of S&T compared with other disciplines. The results suggest that although absolute numbers of S&T students have been rising as access to higher levels of education expands in OECD economies, the relative share of S&T students among the overall student population has been falling.

Mathematics in Industry16-Jul-2008This report contains findings emphasising the significant (and largely unrealised) potential of applying advanced mathematics to modern industrial problems. Mechanisms of proven efficacy are described, for implementation by universities, institutes, companies and government agencies.

Report of the Working Group on Nuclear Physics19-May-2008The Working Group on Nuclear Physics was established to analyse the plans for nuclear physics in the various countries and regions, the mechanisms and rationales that underlie priorities and strategies, and the needs and opportunities for enhanced international collaboration and co-ordination.

International Polar Year (IPY) report21-Jan-2008This survey examines the planning and initiation of the IPY as a role model for International Years in general. It is envisaged that further work will deal with the execution and outcomes of the ‘Year’.

Report from the Workshop on Earthquake Science19-Jun-2007The workshop explored the opportunities for new and/or enhanced international co-operation in the field of earthquake sciences in connection to their contribution to society. It was held in Potsdam, Germany on 1-2 June 2006.

Summary of the Workshop on Science of Science Policy29-Sep-2006The goal of this workshop was to strengthen the links between real-life, high-level science policy decisions and quantitative/analytical as well as qualitative models of the social and economic impacts of research and development (R&D) investments.

Report from the Workshops on Future Large-Scale Projects and Programmes in Astronomy and Astrophysics20-Sep-2004Attended by prominent scientists and programme managers from scientific funding agencies of seventeen OECD member and non-member countries, these two workshops explored the challenges and opportunities of a new international era of research in astronomy. The final consensus report from the workshops is an 18-page document that contains findings and recommendations for actions by governments and scientific organisations.

Workshop on Near Earth Objects: Risks, Policies and Actions - Final Report20-22-Jan-2003, Frascati, ItalyThis report summarises the Global Science Forum’s contribution to the dialog between scientists and policymakers regarding an appropriate response to the threat to lives and property of an impact by an asteroid or comet. A series of practical steps are recommended.

Report of the Neuroinformatics Working Group05-Aug-2002The human brain is by far the most complex system known to man, and understanding it is a major scientific challenge for the 21st century. This fascinating task is made urgent by the potential for practical applications.

Compact High-Intensity Short-Pulse Lasers23-Oct-2001Final report of the Workshop on Compact High-Intensity Short-Pulse Lasers: Future Directions and Applications, held at the JAERI Kansai Research Establishment in Kyoto, Japan on 28-30 May 2001 (lead country: Japan).